Service Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicles fitted with a catalytic converter should not be operated with leaded petrol. Lead will contaminate the catalytic converter.
Do not drop the catalytic converter as it will damage the ceramic monolith.
Do not allow water, oil or fuel to enter the converter as the ceramic monolith will be contaminated.
Do not drive the vehicle with the engine misfiring or with any of the spark plug leads disconnected.

IMPORTANT: Catalytic converter can be damaged or rendered infective, if:

Operated outside the limits of the closed loop mixture control system.
The engine burns excessive amount of oil.
The exhaust temperature at the converter is too high (exceeds 840°C).